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The Black Fly Half Marathon or 5k Trail Run
May 20, 2023
The Black Fly Half Marathon or 5k Trail Run
The Black Fly Half Marathon or 5k Trail Run
Come join us at this idyllic location for the second annual Black Fly Run & Ride! This event is for you whether you are a veteran runner or signing up for your first race! We have set up distances that will challenge all and really give participants a whole NEK Spring time experience. With camping available the night before and night of the event this is surely one that you will not soon forget. Our post-run foods & beverages will refuel your body and get you ready for the evening Barn Dance!!
What to Expect
Camping
Inclusive environment
Epic gravel terrain & private trails
Picturesque Vermont landscape
Classic Vermont feed zones
Incredible NEK venue
Vermont-style post-race meal
Local vendors
Local honky tonk band
Inclusive environment
Epic gravel terrain & private trails
Picturesque Vermont landscape
Classic Vermont feed zones
Incredible NEK venue
Vermont-style post-race meal
Local vendors
Local honky tonk band
Course Descriptions:
Half Marathon (13ish miles) – Approximately 3,300′ of vert. Expect mixed terrain consisting of dirt roads and private trails over two mountain summits on what we think is the best course in Vermont! The half marathon is not a PR course – It’s climby and variable depending on the weather & winter snow melt.
5k – Half dirt road & half trails on state land. This course starts off with a solid climb and ends with an epic view! Let’s go!!
Lodging
Included in registration you will have access to incredible camping on Friday and Saturday right at the event location. Other options for lodging close to the venue would be local air B&B’s or area hotels that are only 35 minutes south of the event location.
Post-Run Party!
Post-Run Party!
Registered participants get:
Food (locally source farm to table)
Red Barn Brewing beer (or non alcoholic options)
Red Barn Brewing beer (or non alcoholic options)
Later that evening we will re-energize you with a proper barn dance! We will have a local band (Ashley Jane’s Hootenanny) playing in the beautiful rustic Barn which is part of this incredible venue!
